
Armor of Balance Gladiator stigma skill · unlocks at level 22 · max level 25
Armor of Balance is a Gladiator stigma skill in AION 2 that unlocks at level 22 and can be raised to skill level 25. Its cooldown at skill level 1 is 90s.
Increases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 10s.
- Class
- Gladiator
- Type
- Stigma skill
- Learned at
- Lv. 22
- Max level
- 25
- Cooldown
- 90s
What Armor of Balance does
The game's own tooltip at max level; drag the slider to see any level.
Increases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 22.5s.
- Cooldown
- 90s
"+X% Attack" is the share of your Attack added to the base damage, so real damage depends on your gear.
- Damage type
- Magic
- Effect type
- Buff
- Usable while moving
- Yes
- Traits
- NontargetMobile
Armor of Balance specializations
5 variants change how Armor of Balance works. Each needs its stigma item and a minimum skill level.
Specialization 1 · requires skill level 5+20% Ailment-type and Mental-type Resist
Specialization 2 · requires skill level 10x1.5 [Blood Absorption] effect for the duration
Specialization 3 · requires skill level 15x1.5 [Protection Armor] effect for the duration
Specialization 4 · requires skill level 20+50% Impact-type Resist increase
- Specialization 5
+30% Status Effect Resist
Keep your Gladiator build open while you play
Recommended endgame PvE, leveling and PvP builds for every class, with skill levels, stigmas and the opening rotation.
- Endgame PvE, Leveling 1–45 and PvP builds per class
- Skill levels, stigma slots and opener rotation
- Stat growth, skills and Daevanion boards for all 8 classes

Armor of Balance by level
Character level needed, cooldown, MP cost and points for each of the 25 levels.
| Level | Required Level | Cooldown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 1 ★ |
| 2 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 1 ★ |
| 3 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 1 ★ |
| 4 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 1 ★ |
| 5 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 1 ★ |
| 6 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 2 ★ |
| 7 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 2 ★ |
| 8 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 2 ★ |
| 9 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 2 ★ |
| 10 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 2 ★ |
| 11 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 ★ |
| 12 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 ★ |
| 13 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 ★ |
| 14 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 ★ |
| 15 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 4 ★ |
| 16 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 8 ★ |
| 17 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 8 ★ |
| 18 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 8 ★ |
| 19 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 8 ★ |
| 20 | Lv. 22 | 90s | 8 ★ |
| 21 | — | 90s | — |
| 22 | — | 90s | — |
| 23 | — | 90s | — |
| 24 | — | 90s | — |
| 25 | — | 90s | — |
★ = stigma points; other levels cost skill points.
Armor of Balance is a stigma skill for the Gladiator, learned at level 22 and raised to level 25. Its cooldown is 90s at level 1 and 90s at max level. It has 5 specializations and 0 Daevanion nodes that add extra levels.
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Armor of Balance FAQ
What does Armor of Balance do in AION 2?
At level 1: Increases Impact-type Resist by 50% for 10s.
What is the cooldown of Armor of Balance?
90 seconds at level 1 and 90 seconds at level 25.
When does the Gladiator learn Armor of Balance?
At character level 22. It can then be raised to level 25.
What are the specializations of Armor of Balance?
Armor of Balance has 5 specializations. Each is unlocked with its own stigma item once the skill reaches the required level; see the list above for what each one changes.
Is Armor of Balance physical or magic, and can you use it while moving?
Armor of Balance deals Magic damage (Buff) and can be used while moving.